Frequently asked questions

Reaching out and starting something new can lend itself to some initial nerves, which is totally understandable! During our first appointment, we'll go over housekeeping items such as informed consent, confidentiality, and policies/procedures. Once all of the housekeeping is completed, we'll begin by exploring what brought you to therapy and begin to get to know one another. The great thing is, there's nothing you can do that's wrong. Your only job is to show up as authentically as you can!

We believe strongly in client-centered therapy with an eclectic therapeutic approach pulling from CBT and DBT therapeutic practices. CBT stands for cognitive behavior therapy which focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In using CBT, work is done to identify and change thinking traps. DBT stands for dialectical behavior therapy which focuses on four core skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. In using DBT, we learn skills to support the four core skills and work to help these skills become part of your daily life. What does all of this mean? It means we'll work together to identify goals and from there will identify the evidence-based therapeutic approach that works best with those goals.

No, the world is your oyster! If it's a human experience, then it's something we can explore in therapy.

Since we're not available 24/7, we'll create an individualized plan including natural supports and adaptive skills. We do understand that the unexpected can happen, so we are available to be reached in between appointments intermittently. We are not available for emergencies, although will ensure you are aware of emergency services. If you are experiencing a mental health or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.